Catherine Hamilton Named Administrator of Hedrick Medical Center and Wright Memorial Hospital

CHILLICOTHE, MO – Catherine Hamilton, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, has been named Administrator of Hedrick Medical Center and Wright Memorial Hospital, effective immediately. Hamilton has been serving in this role in an interim capacity since August 2023, leading the day-to-day operations of the two North Central Missouri hospitals.

Hamilton has been with Saint Luke’s since 2011, most recently serving as Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for the Saint Luke’s Critical Access Region. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing degree from Webster University.

“Catherine’s exceptional leadership and dedication have been evident throughout her time at Saint Luke’s,” said Darren Bass, CEO, Saint Luke’s North and Critical Access Region. “Her focus on delivering exceptional patient care and fostering collaboration will undoubtedly drive the success of these two hospitals. I look forward to working closely with Catherine as she takes on this important position and leads her teams to new heights."

Additionally, Jennifer Dixon, MBA, BSN, RN, NE-BC, has been promoted from Director of Nursing to Associate Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) for Hedrick Medical Center and Wright Memorial Hospital. Dixon joined Saint Luke’s in 2003. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Missouri–Kansas City and her Master of Business Administration degree from Western Governors University.